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American Crusting Buttercream

American Crusting Buttercream is an essential recipe for any baker looking to create beautiful, professional-looking cakes and cupcakes. With its perfect balance of sweetness, smooth texture, and stability, it’s the go-to choice for cake decorators. Try this recipe today, and don’t forget to store any leftover frosting in an airtight container for later use!
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Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 pound powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1-2 tbsp heavy cream milk or coffee creamer

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and shortening together.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and 1 tbsp liquid to bowl.
  3. Mix until incorporated.
  4. Add an additional tbsp of liquid.
  5. Mix on high for 3-5 mins.
  6. Only add the last .05 tbsp of liquid if it’s not silky and a smooth.

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